EU: Sheep Skin Market Overview 2020

Sheep Skin Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the sheep skin market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The sheep skin consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sheep skin market reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the sheep skin market failed to regain its momentum.

Sheep Skin Production in the EU

In 2017, approx. X units of skins of sheep or lambs were produced in the European Union; going up by X% against the previous year. The sheep skin production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sheep skin production reached its maximum volume of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sheep Skin Exports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of skins of sheep or lambs exported in the European Union stood at X units, jumping by X% against the previous year. The sheep skin exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sheep skin exports amounted to $X in 2017. The sheep skin exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. In that year, the sheep skin exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the sheep skin exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sheep Skin Exports by Country in the EU

The UK was the largest exporter of skins of sheep or lambs in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Ireland (X units) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), France (X%) and Italy (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X units) and Greece (X units) each recorded a X% share of total exports.

The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of skins of sheep or lambs exports. At the same time, Ireland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Italy (-X%), Germany (-X%), Greece (-X%), Spain (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X%), Spain (X%), Italy (X%) and Greece (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the UK and Ireland saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sheep skin markets worldwide were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Ireland, Greece and Germany, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Ireland (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Sheep Skin Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the sheep skin export price in the European Union amounted to $X per thousand units, rising by X% against the previous year. The sheep skin export price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for skins of sheep or lambs attained their peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for skins of sheep or lambs failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per thousand units), while Ireland ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheep Skin Imports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of skins of sheep or lambs imported in the European Union amounted to X units, declining by -X% against the previous year. The sheep skin imports continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by -X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sheep skin imports stood at $X in 2017. The sheep skin imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. Over the period under review, the sheep skin imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sheep Skin Imports by Country in the EU

In 2017, Italy (X units), distantly followed by Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), the UK (X units) and Poland (X units) were the key importers of skins of sheep or lambs, together committing X% of total imports. Romania (X units) occupied the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported skins of sheep or lambs in the European Union, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Italy, sheep skin imports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Sheep Skin Import Prices by Country in the EU

The sheep skin import price in the European Union stood at $X per thousand units in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The sheep skin import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for skins of sheep or lambs attained its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per thousand units), while the Netherlands ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform